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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,851
Posted By Maohaus

Hi, I sent you a message offline re: the...

Hi, I sent you a message offline re: the rims/wheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 04:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,851
Posted By Maohaus

Love the Finest - favorite blue color. I am...

Love the Finest - favorite blue color. I am rebuilding mine to original condition with sew-ups. Do you have the original rims?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,061
Posted By Maohaus

As a mechanic in the 70's and 80's I was amazed...

As a mechanic in the 70's and 80's I was amazed at the quality of the first Fuji shipments we received. We carried the Fuji Finest as our top end Japanese bike. Quite frankly, it was by far the best...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 549
Posted By Maohaus

Thanks to all for your replies on the RSC inquiry.

Thanks to all for your replies on the RSC inquiry.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 549
Posted By Maohaus

And how does one access this online archive for...

And how does one access this online archive for vinatage bikes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 04:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 549
Posted By Maohaus

What is "RSC"?

What is "RSC"?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 474
Posted By Maohaus

The original SunTour Superbe group is by far my...

The original SunTour Superbe group is by far my favorite group. Beautiful design and functionality.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 748
Posted By Maohaus

All of this sizing discussion brings up the...

All of this sizing discussion brings up the question: "Are there 27" tubulars, or are they all 700C?"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By Maohaus

OK, thanks for the link. Navigating BF is often...

OK, thanks for the link. Navigating BF is often not very intuitive or clear. I looked everywhere for those instructions!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 05:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By Maohaus

Posting on C & V Sales

How does one gain access to post on the BF C & V Sales page?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-09-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By Maohaus

Andy at Yellow Jersey has those in stock.

Andy at Yellow Jersey has those in stock.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 05:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 488
Posted By Maohaus

Yes, I have those same levers that are similar to...

Yes, I have those same levers that are similar to the ELDI. Those are the only levers I use in the shop and on the road.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 04:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 853
Posted By Maohaus

Thank you for the feedback on these. I am happy...

Thank you for the feedback on these. I am happy to know that I am not the only one who could not identify these. And yes, that is a chain tool next to them. I had to copy and crop the marketplace...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-23, 05:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 853
Posted By Maohaus

What is this tool used for?

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I was looking at a lot of bicycle tools for sale locally, and these were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 117,893
Posted By Maohaus

Is there an actual Motobecane Serial Number...

Is there an actual Motobecane Serial Number database that resulted from this very long thread? Thanks, Mark
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-30-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 982
Posted By Maohaus

Pm sent

Pm sent
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-26-23, 05:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 407
Posted By Maohaus

PM on Huret Jubilee

PM on Huret Jubilee
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-10-23, 05:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 878
Posted By Maohaus

PM sent on Stornglight headset

PM sent on Stornglight headset
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,810
Posted By Maohaus

iab, I find it very difficult to believe you...

iab, I find it very difficult to believe you don't understand what "arrogant" means. I suggest you look it up. You can do that online (not advised) or use something called a "dictionary". It is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,810
Posted By Maohaus

Canklecat, sorry for your misfortune, regardless...

Canklecat, sorry for your misfortune, regardless of who was at fault. I have had four surgeries as a result of a cycling accident and my insurance refused to pay a cent because I was out of state....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,810
Posted By Maohaus

And, often, the arrogant Lycra clad cyclists are...

And, often, the arrogant Lycra clad cyclists are their own worst enemies. When I am on the road, I always smile at drivers, and say hello to pedestrians. At intersections I make eye contact with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 05:12 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,810
Posted By Maohaus

I really enjoyed those comics! As a lycra clad...

I really enjoyed those comics! As a lycra clad cyclist on a carbon bike I see the same things the artist sees. So funny and mostly true!

Too many folks in this forum have no sense of humor and are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-05-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,745
Posted By Maohaus

Awesome bike! I have this exact model in a 25"...

Awesome bike! I have this exact model in a 25" frame. The one for sale is a 23" frame. As far as I can tell everything is original including the wheelset - Except the saddle. As a former mechanic and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 05:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,851
Posted By Maohaus

It appears that you have a stock Fuji Finest from...

It appears that you have a stock Fuji Finest from 1972. I have the exact same model. To me this bike was significant as it was the Asian (Japanese) response to the European bike invasion. Beautiful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 757
Posted By Maohaus

"Hump" in the wheel

I am guessing that the LBS mechanic could have done a better job of describing what he called a "hump". Most of the time the problem is not a left/right truing issue that can be adjusted with spoke...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-20-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By Maohaus

PM Sent

PM Sent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 05:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,674
Posted By Maohaus

Motobecane Grand Jubilee

Purely by chance, I ended up owning three of the men's Grand Jubilee's in the red color - all in great condition. Two are 23" and one is 25". Just starting in on the restoration of one of the 23"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 07:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 913
Posted By Maohaus

Absolutely love the 70's and early 80's Fuji...

Absolutely love the 70's and early 80's Fuji bikes. Recently acquired a Fuji Finest from circa 1972. Beautiful bike. I also have a Fuji Touring V which is from the early 80's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,398
Posted By Maohaus

This looks like an amazing adventure. Is there a...

This looks like an amazing adventure. Is there a sign up to say in the loop on this ride for next season? And/or is there a documented map of the ride if I choose to do it on my own?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-10-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,471
Posted By Maohaus

Interested in the Fuji - what is the size?

Interested in the Fuji - what is the size?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,398
Posted By Maohaus

Vintage bikes, and historic churches - two of my...

Vintage bikes, and historic churches - two of my favorite past times. About 18 hours from my home in Lake Mills. This sounds like a great road trip, ride and adventure. I will see if we can make it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-04-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 728
Posted By Maohaus

PM Sent

PM Sent
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-04-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,021
Posted By Maohaus

PM Sent

PM Sent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By Maohaus

He told me he had an offer for $250 so I am...

He told me he had an offer for $250 so I am guessing that was the sale price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By Maohaus

This is not likely a bike I would be interested...

This is not likely a bike I would be interested in. But I do try to know as much as possible as I peruse the listings. I did learn that the guy listing the bike is doing this for an estate and feels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By Maohaus

No, I am not the seller - this popped up on FB...

No, I am not the seller - this popped up on FB yesterday and I was confused by what I was looking at.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By Maohaus

Thanks for the quick reply. I am no expert in...

Thanks for the quick reply. I am no expert in Raliegh, and I had never seen a production bike with those lugs. Do you have any idea of the year? Value?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By Maohaus

Is this a Raleigh?

There is a Facebook listing in this area. The bike has a Raliegh headbadge, but I have never seen lug work on a Raliegh like this one. Any guesses on what this might be?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,365
Posted By Maohaus

Bevel Hogg and Tom French recruited me away from...

Bevel Hogg and Tom French recruited me away from Yellow Jersey in Madison in 1981 to start up the Trek parts company in the original Trek manufacturing plant in Waterloo. Interesting times for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,365
Posted By Maohaus

To the best of my knowledge this does link to the...

To the best of my knowledge this does link to the founding of TREK. One of the main players in Stella Madison was Bevel Hogg, who would join forces with Dick Burke to found Trek Bicycles in Waterloo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,550
Posted By Maohaus

Very nice restoration! I sold Araya bikes for...

Very nice restoration! I sold Araya bikes for many years in the70's. Your bike looks like a model M35. I think the model numbers may have been unique to the various bike distributors who imported the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,550
Posted By Maohaus

I should mention that it is not at all unusual or...

I should mention that it is not at all unusual or incorrect to slightly bend the inside plate of the front derailleur to assist it lifting the chain to the large chainring. If you bend it ever so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,550
Posted By Maohaus

I am very interested in the Araya bicycles. Would...

I am very interested in the Araya bicycles. Would you be willing to share some more photos and information about your Araya? Would love to know the model, frame material, which bike shop from which...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-23-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 397
Posted By Maohaus

If the sale falls through, I will take it for...

If the sale falls through, I will take it for sure.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-01-22, 05:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,632
Posted By Maohaus

PM Sent

PM Sent
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-14-22, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By Maohaus

PM Sent

PM Sent
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-10-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,236
Posted By Maohaus

I have this exact bike, in black with yellow...

I have this exact bike, in black with yellow lettering. I was working at Yellow Jersey in Madison (in the late 70's) and Andy asked if I was interested in the frame. I was a poor college student but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-22, 07:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,321
Posted By Maohaus

There is no discernible drag with these, nor is...

There is no discernible drag with these, nor is there any discernible weight. Basically, no downside, and a great upside of fewer flats!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,504
Posted By Maohaus

Great Finds

I found a nearly identical Trek 620 (in the brown color scheme) and paid $105 for it. It is in original condition, including the Heliocomatic hub and cassette, and the Trek designed and build Profile...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-05-22, 07:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,726
Posted By Maohaus

Fuji Finest

Recently acquired a 72 Fuji Finest after a 2 year search. It is a wonderful bike and the era of Fuji represents the beginning of the end for American and European bike makers who were previously...
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